Artisan Black Eau de Parfum bottle Artisan Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Blue Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Homme

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Artisan Black
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan Black
This one's a divisive beast, a cult favourite for its unique dark citrus, woody charm contrasted with its tragically poor longevity. It's a genuine shame because the scent profile consistently garners high praise, but wearers warn you'll be constantly re-spraying.
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Our Verdict - Blue Homme
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some rave about its fresh, clean vibe and bang-for-your-buck value, hailing it as a solid alternative to a classic. Others find it utterly synthetic, generic, and a cheap imitation that misses the mark entirely. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as individual skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27% 26%
Floral 15% 13%
Fruity 8% 3%
Green 4% 13%
Sweet 15% 15%
Warm 16% 11%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 10% 13%
Animalic 10% 5%
Fresh 21% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan Black EdP
Blue Homme EdP

Notes

Accords

Artisan Black Blue Homme
100%
Citrus
100%
49%
Fresh Spicy
66%
50%
Aromatic
61%
55%
White Floral
44%
52%
Woody
52%
47%
Leather
45%
Fruity
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
66%
Aromatic shared
50%
61%
White Floral shared
55%
44%
Woody shared
52%
52%
47%
45%

Performance

Artisan Black Blue Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its poor longevity means it's safe for office wear, as it dissipates quickly. The sensual, dark citrus makes it an ideal choice for dates and casual outings, though not quite formal affairs given its relaxed undertones.

Blue Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate nature makes it a good fit for everyday casual wear and office settings, as noted by several reviewers. While some praise its performance for summer, its average longevity and projection, combined with the fresh profile, make it less ideal for formal events or high-impact date nights, though it's still pleasant enough.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Woody accords and Jasmine, Neroli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan Black
Blue Homme
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